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~ e 041.1 ____n__ _________ ______ . ~ ~ ----~...~~---- -----~---- --...---- - u.11124I~~ . ,c.=. -~.-- - - - . - - -. . - -_. - -- -- - - - - , -- - -- ~- ---.--- - -_.-----~._-_. ---_.~- - --------~---- -------_._--~ -------- .- ---------- ------------ --- -- - ~-.-- -.. - . - . - - I to the Golden Canary Tavern. The Manager read a memo prepared by the City Attorney's office in response to statements made at the last meeting, which had been distributed to the Council, but sa id Mr. Nixon ,had not received a copy of this. Mr. Hale Thompson, who said he had been Mr. Nixon's attorney for two years, went over Police Department memorandum, disputing some points, and stating that the number of police calls should not be considered against a tavern, but in its favor, because it shows an attempt to uphold the law. He asked the Council to consider carefully that they would be denying a man his livelihood, and explained the difficulties of operating this type business. In reply to Councilwoman Hayward's question, the Manager said applications for renewal are brought to the City by the applicant with a block for recommendation of the City Council, which must be signed. e Mayor Anderson'said State iaw directs the Council to make a recommendation approving or disapprov- ing liquor license applications. Police Department recommendation is based upon experience of the Department with each applicant. In 'answer to Mrs. Hayward, Assistant City Attorney read a section of Oregon Revised Statutes regarding recommendation by City Council, and assured Mrs. Hayward that it "asked for a recommenda- tion," and that the Council was not granting or denying licenses. I I In answer to Mrs. Beal, Manager said he knew Qf no previous recommendations for disapproval of renewa 1. There had been some disapprovals recommended for new licenses. Acting Chief of Police Smith explained that the Police Department was not objecting to the number of complaints received regarding this establishment, but the nature of the complaints. The attitude of the management had always caused 9ifficulty,~as far as the officers were concerned. ~ After further discussion concerning operation of this tavern and Council concerns, Mr. Mohr suggested a tempered recommendation, reflecting moral concerns about this tavern operation, and yet not jeopar- dizing future operati~n along lines the Council hoped would be more parallel to operation of other taverns in the City; Mrs. Beal suggested that the Council give no recommendation whatsoever. I M8yor Anderson felt the Council should take a stand one way or the other. The Liquor Control Commission had asked the Council for evaluation, in light of community standards. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion 'carried. Teague, Purdy, McDonald and Beal voted in favor of disapproval. Gi:i:bskov, Hayward, Mohr and Williams voted against the motion. The Mayor broke the tie by voting in favor of disapproval. The Council then heard only items where people were still present. I Planning Commission Report of November 10, 1969 Zone Change recommended - M-2 to C-2 northwest corner of intersection of West 11th and Garfield (Iron Mountain Investment Company) for construction pf retail grocery market. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the zone change from M-2 to C-2 northwest corner intersection of West 11th and Garfield, as recommended by the Planning Commission. e The Manager explained that surrounding property was all in the s~me ownership, and rezoning would allow construction of a grocery store to serve the development. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. Planning Commission Report of November 4, 1969 Zone change recommended - R-3 to RP-PD northeast corn~r intersection at East 23rd Avenue and Wi1lamette Street (Harry Rubenstein) to build medical-dental complex under PUD Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the Council approve the zone change outlined above, as recommended by the Planning Commission. In reply to Councilman Gribskov the Manager said this property had been granted a permit for access off Pearl Street, pending settlement between property owners and the City, which has never been I resolved. At this time, there is no proposal to open this access. Mr. Otto Poticha, architect for the project, explained that ~his is an area immediately south of all property being developed as one piece. This would enable development of entire site off Willamette to medical-dental use, without conditional use permit. Question called on motion. Motion carried. e I Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned to at 7:30 p.m. in the Counc~l Chamber. I !i II I ii ~ I ~